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Rethabile Primary School

Public primary school · Mbibane, Mbibane, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Rethabile Primary School is a public primary school in Mbibane. The school's roll stands at roughly 341 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Rethabile Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mbibane, Rethabile Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

341
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rethabile Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Rethabile Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Rethabile Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethabile Primary School, 1,908 compared with 341; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethabile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethabile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rethabile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethabile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rethabile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethabile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethabile Primary School, 1,857 compared with 341, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

And within Mbibane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Thembalihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethabile Primary School, 682 compared with 341, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 659 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 629 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 609 learners against Rethabile Primary School's 341, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 4039 ( Madubaduba ), , Mbibane, 449
Postal
Po Box 545 Madubaduba Mbibane 0449
Telephone
013 978 7077
EMIS number
800019349

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rethabile Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Rethabile Primary School directly, on 013 978 7077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rethabile Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Rethabile Primary School the best school in Mbibane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rethabile Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Mbibane besides Rethabile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Rethabile Primary School?
Rethabile Primary School reported 341 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Rethabile Primary School?
Yes, Rethabile Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Rethabile Primary School a public or private school?
Rethabile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rethabile Primary School?
You can call 013 978 7077. It is located at Stand No. 4039 ( Madubaduba ), , Mbibane, 449.
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